Jonathan A Baner

Jonathan A Baner

also known as Jonny Baner

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 14 years

Debt collection Lawyer at University Place, WA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Personal Injury

4007 Bridgeport Way W, Suite D, University Place, WA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 75%

Judgment enforcement for landlords, small claims, family law cases, and everything else. If there is a judgment we can help enforce. We represent businesses, collection agencies, and individuals in all aspects of recovering what is owed.

15 years | 2,000 cases

75%
Personal Injury 25%

We help victims of car accidents, slip and fall, injuries on others property, and sport injuries recover the compensation they need to continuing living their best lives.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

15%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Baner and Baner Law Firm

4007 Bridgeport Way W, Suite D, University Place, WA, 98466

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Jonathan A Baner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Meegan | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord / Tenant issues

Five-Star Review for Attorney Jonathan Baner I cannot recommend Jonathan Baner highly enough! As a landlord, I faced an incredibly frustrating situation where my tenant not only refused to pay rent but also caused significant damage to my property. Jonathan took on my case with a small retainer an...d fought tirelessly for me over the years to ensure I received what the court had awarded. Even after winning in court, the battle wasn’t over, and my tenants still didn’t pay. However, Jonathan’s persistence, expertise, and dedication to justice made all the difference. Thanks to him, I can finally move on from this ordeal. If you are a landlord dealing with a difficult tenant, Jonathan Baner is the attorney you want on your side. While the legal process can take time, he never gave up and always kept my best interests at the forefront. If I ever face another landlord-tenant issue, I will go straight to him. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Amazing, Professional, Reliable!

Jonathan Baner is an amazing attorney! I was going through a DVPO case. He was informative and communicative the entire time. I was very nervous about how my case was going to go. He reassured me that we did build a strong case, but he was also realistic as to what to expect. He presented my evidence... professionally during court. Turns out.. My results were better than we expected! I can’t express how thankful I am for all the hard work him and his legal team put into my case. They are all very professional and reliable! I highly recommend.

Posted by John | October 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Efficient, fair, and a known quantity

Despite my best efforts we have unfortunately been placed into a position requiring legal representation for our family due to friction in co-parenting relationship. We are a complex blended family that has many special traits that often seem to fall through the legal cracks especially when it comes... to equal co-parenting and the challenges that presents. In our most recent engagement we struggled with the state appointed agency disregarding our shared custody and despite the claim of "representing neither party" it felt clear that we needed an advocate in the room. While we had hoped we could simply be transparent and just cooperate and ideally collaborate with the state agency it became clear that all the challenges a family like ours faces are unlikely to be heard or considered. We reached out to Baner and Baner and while Miranda was otherwise scheduled for court Jon agreed to not just take the case on short notice but appear in court on his literal birthday. Jon presented our case strongly and made it clear in all of the paperwork that there was more to this case than what the state agency had presented and was able to move the needle. The outcome will likely never be ideal (to either party in such a matter) but Jon absolutely created an outcome that I simply do not believe would have been possible without the expertise of his firm both in the documentation and preparation but in presenting those particulars in court. I can't make it up, while we waited for our case to be heard another attorney asked for 30 days extension on a case because his firm was busy, Jon could have easily tried the same thing but instead he coordinated with his team and put us as a client first. I would never ask someone to do so (appear in court on their birthday!) but I think it speaks volumes to the character of Baner as a family and as a law firm. They absolutely choose who they work with and they will value you as a client as much as you value them as an attorney. You feel like you are on a team that actually cares about your family, not just how many hours they can bill. I always say I hope to never need them again but I feel better knowing that when I do (because let's be honest, we probably will) they will be ready to stand next to us again. We don't go into these things to "beat anyone" or "defeat", we simply go in wishing to be considered and heard as a family and one that has many challenges that don't always fit into a traditional form.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Great lawyer

Had some debt I was dealing with and turned into a lawsuit and Jonathan did a great job and help me get things settled. With almost no effort from my side.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Positive feedback

Mr Baner, was very helpful and professional. He is always available every time I need his help and question to ask. I have several cases that he help me resolves. I will recommend him to my friends or relatives if they need a lawyer.

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John Forsythe

Litigation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Business lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Reid

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent creditors' rights attorney. Very high quality work."

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Heather Straub

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have hired Jonny to assist me with certain business clients, and he did a fine job. For business, creditor representation, and civil litigation, Jonny is the young lawyer in Tacoma to watch."

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Carolyn Elsey

Child abuse lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've watched Jonny in court many times. He's a zealous, ethical advocate. He's always prepared and effective."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2010

Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law

2010

Dean's list, Michigan State University College of Law

2009

Dean's list, Michigan State University College of Law

2008

Dean's List, Michigan State University College of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Baner & Baner

2016 - 2022

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid and Assoc. PLLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

48075-1-II

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Education

2010

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Missouri State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

NALS of Washington Super Saturday CLE

Collections practice primer

Languages

English

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